Elha Nympha

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Elha Mae Nympha
Birth nameElha Mae Nympha
Born (2004-04-16) April 16, 2004 (age 17)
Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
Genres
  • OPM
  • pop
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2015–present
LabelsMCA Music Inc.
Associated actsBamboo
(The Voice Kids coach)

Elha Mae Nympha (born April 16, 2004) is a Filipino singer who won the second season of The Voice Kids in 2015. She started singing at the age of 3 and started joining a school competition at the age of 7, where she won a rotary competition on Amaranth on February 18, 2014. At the age of 9, she auditioned for the first season of The Voice Kids but did not make it. In 2015, she tried her fate again and auditioned for the second season, which she won.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Nympha won a recording contract with MCA Music Inc. (Philippines), a Universal Music Group company in 2015,[2] with her self-titled studio album, Elha, released on October 7, 2016, with the carrier singles "Susunduin", "Emotions", and "Love on Top".[7]

Nympha is a member of the girl group New Gen DIVAS together with Janine Berdin, Sheena Belarmino and Zephanie.

Early life[]

She lived at Kamuning, near EDSA, GMA Building and MRT-3 Kamuning station. She was selling banana cue as her business for herself and her family.[7] Her mom, Lucy Nympha, noticed that Elha has a talent for singing.

Career[]

2015: The Voice Kids[]

On the blind auditions, she performed Mariah Carey's "Vision of Love". Coach Bamboo Mañalac pressed the button for her. She advanced to the sing-off round by winning the battles against Kate Campo and Paul Abellana. They sang "Your Love" by Alamid. She was picked until the live shows, and she was called 2nd for the Top 4 together with Reynan, Esang and Sassa. On her performance in the finale, Nympha received at least 42.16% of the votes.

2016–present: Post-The Voice Kids[]

In 2016, she released her first album. In December 2016 she was a guest performer in the grand final of The Voice Kids Indonesia. Then In 2017, she took part in Your Face Sounds Familiar: Kids (season 1). Elha appeared during the second season of Steve Harvey's Little Big Shots where she performed Sia's "Chandelier". She also participated at the French version of Little Big Shots named Little Big Stars presented by Cyril Hanouna where she covered the same song. In 2019, a girl group was formed called J.E.Z. where Nympha is a member of along with Janine Berdin and Zephanie. The group made their return in 2021 with the addition of Sheena Belarmino as a new member of the group.

Discography[]

Year Album Title Label Check it out here
2015 The Voice Kids Season 2 The Album [8] MCA Music Inc. (Philippines) TVK2 The Album [1]
2016 Elha MCA Music Inc. (Philippines) 'Elha' Album [2]

Filmography[]

Year Show Role Ref
2015 The Voice Kids (Philippines season 2) Contestant
2017 Gandang Gabi Vice Guest with YFSF Kids
Tonight with Boy Abunda Guest
Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids (season 1) Contestant [9]

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2019–present ASAP Performer (member of New Gen DIVAS)

Accolades[]

Year Award Category Notable Work Result
2017 30th Awit Award Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist Nominated

References[]

  1. ^ "WATCH: Elha Nympha sings 'Emotions' on 'The Voice Kids' PH". Rappler. July 11, 2016. Retrieved Sep 8, 2016.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Elha Nympha wins 'The Voice Kids Philippines 2'". Rappler. Sep 2, 2015. Retrieved Sep 8, 2016.
  3. ^ Ong, Wyatt; Tantuco, Vernise L. (Aug 31, 2015). "From the market to the stage: Elha Nympha's life-changing 'Voice Kids' victory". Rappler. Retrieved Sep 8, 2016.
  4. ^ "Manny Villar gives The Voice Kids winner Elha a new house". Politiko Luzon. Sep 29, 2015. Archived from the original on September 18, 2016. Retrieved Sep 8, 2016.
  5. ^ Cruz, Marinel R. (Aug 30, 2015). "Elha Nympha wins the 'The Voice Kids' Season 2". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved Sep 8, 2016.
  6. ^ Ganda, Umagang Kay (April 7, 2016). "What's 'Voice Kids' winner Elha doing these days?". ABS-CBNnews.com. Retrieved Sep 8, 2016.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b Asilo, Rito P. "There's more to singing than 'birit'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
  8. ^ Asilo, Rito P. "Diamonds in the rough glitter in 'The Voice Kids 2' album". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
  9. ^ "'Your Face Sounds Familiar': Elha Nympha wows as Beyonce". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
  10. ^ "Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids: Elha Nympha as Sharon Cuneta - Bituing Walang Ningning". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
  11. ^ "'Your Face Sounds Familiar': Elha wows anew as Meghan Trainor". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
  12. ^ "Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids: Elha Nympha as Andrew E - Humanap Ka Ng Panget". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
  13. ^ "Elha Nympha shows off strong vocals as Chaka Khan in 'Your Face Kids'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
  14. ^ "Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids: Elha Nympha as Sia - Titanium". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
  15. ^ "'Your Face Sounds Familiar': Elha Nympha becomes Dulce". ABS-CBN News.
  16. ^ "Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids: Elha Nympha as Sam Smith - Stay With Me". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
  17. ^ "'Your Face Sounds Familiar': Elha Nympha mimics young Lea Salonga". ABS-CBN News.
  18. ^ "'Your Face Sounds Familiar': Elha Nympha amazes as Dolly Parton". ABS-CBN News.
  19. ^ "WATCH: Elha wows judges as Tracy Chapman". ABS-CBN News.
  20. ^ "'Your Face Kids': Elha belts out Mariah's 'Honey". ABS-CBN News.
  21. ^ "Jury, pinuri ang performance ni Elha as Ogie Alcasid". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
  22. ^ "Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids Finale: Elha Nympha as Luciano Pavarotti - La Donna E Mobile". ABS-CBN Entertainment.

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Preceded by
Lyca Gairanod 		The Voice of the Philippines
Winner
2015 		Succeeded by
Joshua Oliveros
Preceded by
Lyca Gairanod 		The Voice of the Philippines Kids
Winner
2015 		Succeeded by
Joshua Oliveros
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